MA Games Design

Postgraduate Entry Requirement: 

• Academic Qualifications: Students should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum overall percentage of 60% or above in a relevant discipline.
• English Language Proficiency:
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5, with no individual component score below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 80-95, with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
  • PTE: A minimum overall score of 51-61, with no individual score below 51.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Scholarships for International Students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan):

1. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship awarded to high-achieving international students. This scholarship provides a significant tuition fee reduction for the duration of the student's program. The selection is based on academic merit, and applicants are automatically considered when they apply for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at UCLan.
2. International Excellence Scholarship: The International Excellence Scholarship is aimed at international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. This scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction for the first year of study and is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The selection criteria include academic achievements, personal statements, and references.
3. Country-Specific Scholarships: UCLan offers scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships aim to promote cultural diversity and encourage international students from specific regions to study at UCLan. The eligibility criteria and award amounts vary depending on the specific scholarship.
4. Sports Scholarships: UCLan recognizes the achievements of talented student athletes and offers sports scholarships to support their academic and sporting pursuits. These scholarships are available for international students who demonstrate outstanding sporting ability and academic potential. The scholarships provide financial support, mentoring, and access to sports facilities and training programs.
5. Alumni Loyalty Discount: UCLan values its alumni and offers a tuition fee discount to international students who have previously completed a full degree program at UCLan and wish to pursue further studies at the university. The discount is applied to the tuition fees of eligible postgraduate programs.
6. External Scholarships and Funding: In addition to the scholarships offered by UCLan, international students can also explore external scholarship opportunities and funding options. Various organizations, foundations, and governments provide scholarships for international students studying in the UK. UCLan's International Office can provide guidance and information on external scholarship opportunities.

It is important to note that the availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines for scholarships may vary each year.

Graduates of the MA in Games Design program from the University of Central Lancashire are well-equipped to pursue exciting careers in the gaming industry, which continues to expand globally. 

1. Game Designer: Graduates can work as game designers, creating game concepts, mechanics, and gameplay experiences.

2. Game Developer: Alumni may pursue roles as game developers, responsible for coding, scripting, and programming game elements.

3. Level Designer: Graduates can specialize as level designers, crafting the environments, challenges, and puzzles within games.

4. Game Artist: Alumni with artistic skills may become game artists, responsible for character design, 3D modeling, and concept art.

5. Game Writer: Some graduates may work as game writers, crafting narratives and dialogue for video game storylines.

6. UI/UX Designer: Graduates interested in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design can become UI/UX designers, ensuring games are user-friendly.

7. Game Producer: Alumni may pursue roles as game producers, overseeing the development process, budgets, and timelines.

8. Game Tester: Some graduates start as game testers, identifying bugs and providing feedback to improve game quality.

9. Independent Game Developer: Entrepreneurial alumni may choose to create their own indie game studios and develop original games.

10. Game Educator: Graduates with extensive knowledge may teach game design and development at educational institutions.